Is this correct? AP and DDE

[Threehearts]

Am I right in my understanding? My AP expires in March but I am not going to WDW until April. I CANNOT buy the DDE now w/ my AP and then expect to use it in April because I will have to show a valid(unexpired AP) AP at the time of the meal purchase. Thanks. Threehearts

 

[Kaycee]

Yes, you are right in your understanding. You would have to have a valid AP to show at the time of the purchase.

 

[Threehearts]

Thanks, Kaycee. Susan

 

[hercamore]

I would check with DDE bout that. That's not what they told me when I ordered card.

DD used my DDE letter last week during her vacation and was never asked to show AP. She does not have an AP. I have the AP in the family and I was not in Orlando. 2nd person's name on card does not have to be AP holder.

Also, I was told I could still use DDE card when my AP expired until the expiration of the DDE.

herc.

 

[Tooneric]

I purchased DDE last week. My AP expires in June. I was told that the DDE is valid through Jan. 06, regardless of when my AP expires.

 

[DebbieB]

Am I right in my understanding? My AP expires in March but I am not going to WDW until April. I CANNOT buy the DDE now w/ my AP and then expect to use it in April because I will have to show a valid(unexpired AP) AP at the time of the meal purchase. Thanks. Threehearts

Your AP expires in March but your next trip is in April? Will you buy another AP for April? You could get a DDE now because your AP is still in effect but it's not the "intent" if you don't have a valid AP when you first use DDE.

 

[Threehearts]

I was asking if one needed a valid AP to use the DDE card or if you could purchase the card w/ your AP and then use it later if your AP expired. Not trying to scam just asking. Threehearts

 

[sherry8253]

I bought the DDE card on our way to FL for our recent trip. I was told that the DDE card I purchased on January 5th expires on 01/31/06. I was told I had to have an AP to buy the card but I was not told I have to renew my AP to continue to use the card until it expires. I am sure if you call the DDE folks, they can answer that question for you. If you decide to call, let us know what you find out.

 

[WDW LOVR]

I was told the exact same thing as Tooneric when I bought the DDE card; You needed the AP to purchase DDE, but once you had DDE you were good for one year regardless of AP status.

On another thread a poster stated that they were never asked to produce anything except a drivers license to verify idenity when using DDE.

 

[Threehearts]

This information is very critical for deciding whether or not to buy or renew an AP for DDE privileges. Any other posters up on the real scoop? Threehearts

 

[disboo]

I am on my way home from WDW. I purchased the DDE before I purchased my AP. I used the email confirmation this past week. I was asked for my picture ID to confirm that the email was for me, but I was never asked for my AP. I was told my DDE is good until Jan. 31, 2006. You do not need to show your AP with the DDE.

BTW, I sdaved $298 during the week ($348 - $50 cost of card) and I will be using it again in October. Yippee!!!

 

[Luv2Roam]

I would ask Disney directly and take down a name for future reference, just in case.
My concern would be if policy changed midstream -- which would not be unusual.

 

[ddawg]

Can anyone tell me what a DDE card is! I have been away from the boards for awhile and this sounds like something new.

 

[eeyore0062]

Good to know. I am getting it for a belated Christmas gift for DH who has the AP. His AP will expire in October, though.

 

[minniemoms]

I am not sure what it is either, and how do you get it and where?

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

The DDE card is only 20% off- is it at ALL WDW restaurants? I'm curious because I thought it was 20% off only selected restaurants but I see disboo's savings of $348 and that would mean she spent atleast $1750 in food at restaurants to save that much at 20% off- so I'm assuming now that the card can be used at all restaurants? (and even then, $1750 is a lot for food to save $348 with 20% discount). Have I got the right info?

 

[Topper]

The DDE card is only 20% off- is it at ALL WDW restaurants? I'm curious because I thought it was 20% off only selected restaurants but I see disboo's savings of $348 and that would mean she spent atleast $1750 in food at restaurants to save that much at 20% off- so I'm assuming now that the card can be used at all restaurants? (and even then, $1750 is a lot for food to save $348 with 20% discount). Have I got the right info?

There are a few exclusions, but most full-service restaurants participate in the program.

http://allearsnet.com/din/dde.htm

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Here's the most current list of restaurants participating in Disney's Dining Experience. As a Florida Resident I have had a DDE Membership for appx 3 years...my first trip saved more then the membership fee, it's one of the best discounts offered.

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort - World Premiere Food Court
Disney's All-Star Music Resort - Intermission Food Court
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort - End Zone Food Court
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Boma - The Flavors of Africa, Jiko - The Cooking Place, Victoria Falls
Disney's Beach Club Resort - Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (excludes take-out shop), Cape May Cafe, Martha's Vineyard Lounge, Rip Tide Lounge
Disney's BoardWalk - ESPN® Club, Flying Fish Cafe, Spoodles, Bellevue Lounge
Disney's Bonnet Creek Golf Club - Sand Trap Bar & Grill
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort - Shutters at Old Port Royale
Disney's Contemporary Resort - California Grill, Chef Mickey's, Concourse Steakhouse, Outer Rim Lounge
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort - Maya Grill
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground - Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue (9:30 p.m. show only), Trail's End Restaurant
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa - 1900 Park Fare, Citricos, Garden View Lounge, Grand Floridian Cafe, Mizner's Lounge, Narcoossee's, Victoria & Albert's (excludes Chef's Table)
Disney's Old Key West Resort - Olivia's Cafe
Disney's Polynesian Resort - Kona Cafe, 'Ohana, Tambu Lounge, Disney's Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show (Late show only)
Disney's Pop Century Resort - Everything Pop Shopping and Dining and Classic Concoctions
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter - Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory, Scat Cat's Club
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside - Boatwright's Dining Hall, River Roost
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort - The Artist's Palette, The Turf Club
Disney's Wide World of Sports™ - Official All-Star Cafe
Disney's Wilderness Lodge - Artist Point, Territory Lounge, Whispering Canyon Cafe
Disney's Yacht Club Resort - Yacht Club Galley, Ale and Compass Lounge, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Crews Cup Lounge
DOWNTOWN DISNEY® - Marketplace - Cap'n Jack's Restaurant
DOWNTOWN DISNEY® - West Side - Wolfgang Puck® Cafe, Planet Hollywood®
Epcot® - L'Originale Alfredo di Roma Restaurant, Chefs de France, Nine Dragons Restaurant, San Angel Inn Restaurante, Bistro de Paris Restaurant, Le Cellier Steakhouse, Biergarten Restaurant, Restaurant Marrakesh, Restaurant Akershus, Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room, The Garden Grill, Coral Reef Restaurant
Disney-MGM Studios - Hollywood & Vine, 50's Prime Time Cafe, Tune-In Lounge, Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, The Hollywood Brown Derby
Magic Kingdom® Park - The Crystal Palace, Cinderella's Royal Table, Liberty Tree Tavern, The Plaza Restaurant, Tony's Town Square Restaurant
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - Tusker House Restaurant, Pizzafari, Flame Tree Barbeque, Restaurantosaurus

Entertainment & Dancing

DOWNTOWN DISNEY® Pleasure Island*
Half-price admission for each Club Member, except for specially priced events.
Atlantic Dance Hall - Disney's BoardWalk
Admission is free for members and guest.

 

[mommybear318]

disboo - I was planning on purchasing my AP once we land at the Orlando Airport. Can I purchase the DDE card then? If not, how do I purchase it ahead of time? You said you were able to purchase your DDE card before buying the AP.

 

[disneyberry]

<font face="times" size="+0">I <i>think</i> you can buy the DDE now, get the $25 off, and keep using the DDE card until it expires. I'm not 100% sure on this info, so please call DDE... you might need to call multiple times 'cause I'd bet that the CMs there are probably confused by all the changes this year, so try to get someone to double check with a supervisor to make sure.

Here's what I posted in another thread:
"Just thought I'd mention that it seems likely that the DDE is available to anyone.

You don't have to be an AP holder, and you don't have to be a FL resident to buy it for the regular price of $75.

Please note that only one person has confirmed this with DDE, and of course, we can't know for sure if this is 100% accurate until more people try to buy it.

See this thread for more: </font>click here"